International Medical Symposium in Riyadh

The Armed Forces Hospital in Riyadh is hosting next month an international symposium on hematology and the latest developments in child cancer. 

Dr. Musa'id al-Faheed, head of the hospital's children's section, told al Jazirah daily that the 3-day convention will address important issues such as blood donation, child blood diseases and genetic innovations and their implications.  

In addition, a one day didactic seminar will take place before the scientific event. It will mainly discuss genetics due to its growing importance in the medical field. 

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